Tips for Finding Self Storage in Conway, SC

Just starting your Conway self storage search? There are a few things you should know. The pricing and availability of storage units in Conway will depend on several factors such as the real estate climate, the number of people moving into or throughout the area, housing conditions in the city, and the general wealth and prosperity of the area. The US Census keeps accurate data relating to all of these factors, so we've used their data on Conway to help inform your Conway self storage search.

Self Storage and Moving in Conway, SC

Self storage is commonly used as a secure place to store one's belongings when moving into a new home. If there's a high amount of moving activity in Conway, that could affect storage unit pricing and availability. A city with a high amount of moving activity should see substantial changes in population, so by looking at population data for Conway we can get a better idea of the amount of moving activity. According to the US Census, the Conway metro area's population grew from 17,395 in 2010 to 20,175 in 2014, a growth rate of 15.98%.

The Real Estate Climate and Self Storage in Conway, SC

Housing occupancy and vacancy rates in Conway can help us get a better idea of how much demand there is for living and storage space in Conway and thus the kind of storage prices and availability we should expect to find. If there's low vacancy rates in Conway housing, there's likely low vacancy at Conway storage facilities. This would allow storage facilities in Conway to charge higher prices for their units. The US Census estimates that housing vacancy rates in Conway are at 14.1%, while the occupancy rate is at 85.9%. That's a higher rate than average for US cities, suggesting storage unit occupancy in Conway may also be higher. That might make it harder to find cheap storage in Conway.

There are 9 self storage units in Conway, SC in a 15 mile radius to choose from. This means fewer options for you to choose from, so storage prices in Conway, SC may be higher than average due to less competition.

Using $1.00/sqft as a national average, the average price for a self storage unit is $1.47. This is 47.16% higher with $0.47 net increase in cost per square foot. You'll be paying more in medium to large cities as storage prices are generally higher in densely populated areas.

We also have specialized storage to choose from in Conway. If you require a climate controlled unit where temperature and humidity are important, please check out our Conway, SC Climate Controlled Storage, page. If you need to store a boat, car, or RV near Conway, SC, please visit our Conway, SC Vehicle Storage page.